Well, there is no definitive timeline about how long
does keto flu last, but it usually lasts from a couple of days to a couple of weeks, depending on your genetics and previous eating habits.
By now you probably are wondering that how long
does keto flu last?
Not exact matches
Do not omit essential electrolytes: Sodium (Na +), Chloride (Cl --RRB-, Potassium (K +), Magnesium (Mg + +), Calcium (Ca + +), Phosphate (HPO4 ---RRB-, Bicarbonate (HCO3 --RRB-, Lack of electrolytes or more pointedly the bodies primary electrolyte sodium (aka Salt) is responsible for lethargy, brain fog and
keto flu symptoms on LCHF diets.
Also, don't be surprised if you experience «
keto -
flu», especially if you are not
keto - adapted.
This «
keto flu» happens because the body doesn't know how to use fat for fuel.
Our proprietary Ketogenic / Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) powder allows your body to have an effortless transition from carbohydrate burning to predominately Fat Burning in just a few days without the «
Keto Flu» feeling that occurs when you don't use exogenous ketones and MCT oil.
If you
do experience
keto flu, don't worry: it won't last long at all.
Not everyone experiences
keto flu, and my guess is that it may have to
do with reducing carbs drastically and quickly instead of
doing it gradually over a period of time.
i'm in day 4 of
keto no gym yet 1st i had carb
flu then my head hurt / runny nose, this morning I feel good I
did notice it «how i feel» fluctuates a little up n down..
My question is that if I
do the cyclical
keto you mentioned, so every time I start my
keto diet I would have to go through
keto flu again?
Firstly, «
keto -
flu» is necessarily not something people always experience - my partner didn't have any issues either.
If you
do, only use small amounts like I
did in this recipe: Beat
Keto -
Flu with Homemade Electrolyte Drink
You should drink water even if you don't feel thirsty and I'd recommend increasing liquids during the
keto - adaptation to minimize symptoms of
keto flu.
INCREASE SALT INTAKE → A little extra salt, can help avoid possible side effects known as
keto flu as your body adjusts to ketosis, including headaches, muscle cramps or weakness that occur as result of an electrolyte imbalance and since a low carb diet is naturally diuretic, you don't have to avoid salt to minimize water retention.
Most people actually get into ketosis within 24 hours, but your body won't start spilling ketones into the urine and usually, you don't experience
keto flu on the first day.
If you add a weekly
keto flu on top of this equation, then the weight loss process doesn't sound so appealing anymore.
We'll be running through ways to avoid
keto flu in this article (and how to get rid of
keto flu if you
do have it).
Don't forget about electrolytes: «
Keto -
flu» and Sufficient Intake of Electrolytes
This effect should go away after you adjust, BUT yet another doctor colleague of mine had a patient sent to the ER due to severe electrolyte imbalance during the
keto flu phase (proponents of
keto will tell you to take electroltye supplements to ensure this doesn't happen.
So, if you feel lethargic, or experience other
keto flu symptoms,
do what needs to be
done in the case of
keto flu.
Here is more info: «
Keto -
flu» and Sufficient Intake of Electrolytes You don't have to eliminate veggies.